LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 3 Family Law II Jan 2024 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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Q.1 Q.1 Answer any SIX of the following in two sentences, any 6 of 10 12 Marks

1. a. Define 'Guardian' under Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
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2. b. Mention any two acts amounting to Abetment of Sati under The Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987.
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3. c. What are the reasons for having a Uniform Civil Code?
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4. d. Enumerate any two grounds under which a wife alone can seek divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
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5. e. Mention any two examples of Avyavaharika debt.
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6. f. Mention any two rights of a Karta.
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7. g. When two persons are said to be related to each other by Full blood and half-blood?
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8. h. What is the difference between Patrilocal and Matrilocal Family?
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9. i. When a person is deemed to die intestate?
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10. j. What is the punishment for demanding dowry under 'Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961?
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Q.2 Q.2 Write short notes on any TWO of the following, any 2 of 4 12 Marks

1. a. Reunion
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2. b. Child Marriage
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3. c. Westernisation
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4. d. Maintenance Pendent Lite under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
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Q.3 Q.3 Answer any TWO of the following (Give reasons for your answers), any 2 of 4 12 Marks

1. a. Mr. X, a Hindu male dies intestate leaving behind son, daughter, daughter of predeceased daughter of predeceased daughter and brother 'B'. i. How X's Property will devolve after his death? ii. If the daughter is predeceased and leaving behind her two children, then how the Property will devolve after X's death?
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2. b. Natasha and Rajesh got married as per Hindu rites in 2022, they both wants to adopt a son Sanjay. i. What are the formalities to be completed by the couple to make a valid adoption? ii. If Natasha has adopted a daughter 'Asha' in 2020, then what is the relationship between Natasha, Rajesh and Asha.
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3. c. Suresh and Geeta married to each other in the year 2008. After 6 months the filed petition for Divorce by mutual consent before family court. i. Whether Suresh and Geeta can get divorce immediately after filling divorce petition? ii. What are the conditions mentioned under the Act to get divorce decree?
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4. d. A' a Hindu male aged 18 years married to Hindu female 'B' aged 16 years. i. What is the status of marriage between A and B. ii. If a child is born by this wedlock what are the rights available to such child.
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Q.4 Q.4. Answer any TWO of the following, any 2 of 4 24 Marks

1. a. What are the chief characteristics of Mitakshara coparcenary? State any four rights of Coparceners.
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2. b. Explain the provisions relating to the devolution of property of a Hindu male dying intestate under Hindu Succession Act, 1956
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3. c. What are requisites of valid Adoption under Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956?
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4. d. Explain desertion and cruelty as grounds of divorce under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
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